MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
251,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount, chassis thin (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mount. chassis thin (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber, chassis thin (2.4.A.3)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()
all steel brake pipes have been greased
both headlamp patterns poor
slight pull to the nearside when braking
Electrical wiring insecure in bulkhead area (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure lefthand side of engine bay (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure right hand side of engine bay (1.9.2a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped rubbing on bulkhead (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped rubbing on old retaining device (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure cross member excessively corroded (6.2.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount, chassis thin (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mount. chassis thin (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear seat retaining device in poor condition
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber, chassis thin (2.4.A.3)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()
all steel brake pipes have been greased
both headlamp patterns poor
fluid around power steering reservior and pipes
rear exhaust section missing
slight pull to the nearside when braking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
nearside steering pivot point leaking oil
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
nearside steering pivot point leaking oil
Chassis crossmember below fuel tank holed/ corroded.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure.
Both front hubs inner swivel joint seals leaking
Both rear axle bump stops missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Passenger outside seatbelt stalk incomplete but not affecting function.
chassis holed near to Nearside front brake flex hose mount.
various rear wiring corroded / chaffed / insecure
Propshaft component defective
WELDING DIFFICULT TO ASSES DUE TO UNDERSEAL
Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Propshaft component defective
WELDING DIFFICULT TO ASSES DUE TO UNDERSEAL
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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RIG 9899 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,945cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIG 9899, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RIG 9899 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1989.
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